Wednesday 14/09/05

Found out that there had been a medical emergency on board a cargoship in the Minch. The crew of the Yeoman Bridge fell ill early on Tuesday, all 39 of them. They had eaten a fish meal that had given them food poisoning. The captain, ill himself, radio'd for assistance. Six of the most severely ill were transferred to hospital in Stornoway, the rest were treated on board by one of the island's GPs. It was initially feared that all 39 crewmembers would have to be admitted to hospital, a number that Western Isles Hospital would not be able to cope with. But this was not necessary. Otherwise, a much better day than yesterday. There were light showers in the morning, but those faded as the day wore on. Two sets guests in tonight; one Spanish couple and and American man who was exhausted following a 30 hour journey out of Salt Lake City.